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Date: | Tue, 21 Sep 1999 11:06:40 -0400 |
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I was leading a nature walk last spring for the museum. Some yoyo pointed
out what he called poison ivy. I discreetly told him that he didn't know
what he was talking about. To prove my point I broke off a leaf and
touched the petiole to the inside surface of my elbow. Within two minutes
my skin turned black.....yes, black! I politely said "Excuse me" and
dashed off to a creek, which was just down the trail...luckily, and
scrubbed the point of contact with mud and quartz sand. Alas, it was to no
avail. I had a bad breakout of "poison something" for weeks. And, yes, I
did admit my stupidity to the group.....
I have to go off for the rest of the day, but here's an interesting
exercise.....What is the longest (most letters) of a latin name (MOLLUSCA
ONLY), genus and species only for right now? I don't know the answer.
Just curious what we will propose...
Hugs,
Kurt
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